Castles · Central Scotland
Rossend Castle
In or near Auchtertool.
Rossend Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rossend Castle is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Rossend Castle is a historic site located in Burntisland, known for its rich heritage and connection to notable figures such as Mary Queen of Scots and Prince Charlie. Visitors can explore exhibitions related to the local history, including artifacts and displays about the port of Burntisland.
From the Wikipedia article
Rossend Castle is a historic building in Burntisland, a town on the south coast of Fife, Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A keep, known as the Tower of Kingorne Wester, was in existence on the site from 1119. It was later referred to as Burntisland Castle, and by 1382 was called Abbot's Hall, as it was the home of the Abbot of Dunfermline. It was rebuilt by Peter Durie of Durie from 1552, and the arms of Abbot George Durie, and the date 1554, appear over the main door. During the war of the Rough Wooing the English soldier John Luttrell landed at Burntisland on 28 December 1547. He burnt boats and buildings at the pier, and the owners of Rossend surrendered the castle to him. Mary, Queen of Scots, visited during her short personal reign (1561–1567). On 14 February 1562, the French messenger and poet Chastelard…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0587, -3.2402
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 0DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.burntislandheritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7369777 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rossend Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Burntisland railway station
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Archway, Rossend Castle, Burntisland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rossend Castle?
- Rossend Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 0DF).
- What is Rossend Castle?
- Rossend Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rossend Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 0DF.
- Does Rossend Castle charge admission?
- Rossend Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rossend Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 0DF.